AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
MSI Modern 15 (A10M)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) and MSI Modern 15 (A10M). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

good port selection

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (A10M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

full hd display

average battery life

moderate performance

no thunderbolt support

limited gaming capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) and MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.6 kg
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut WideView, MSI Matrix Display, TrueColor 2.0, IPS-level
PROCESSOR AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 652UK
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